Abstract

The present invention relates to a morpho-anatomic flexible web (1) intended to be introduced into a vaginal or rectal cavity (40, 50) of a human or animal, being provided with means of removal (4) from said vaginal or rectal cavity (40, 50), said web (1) having a proximal end which corresponds to the part of the web (1 ) that first contacts said cavity (40,50) and a distal end which corresponds to the part of the web (1) that last enters said cavity (40, 50) and said web (1) comprising two sheets (16,17) that at least partly overlap, defining an overlapping area, wherein said first and second sheets (16, 17) are fixed to one another by means of at least two stopping elements (11, 12, 13), defining at least one pouch (10) in the interior of the overlapping area for holding a substance (60), and wherein said web (1) further comprises at least one blocking element (20) for retaining an applicator (30) in a substantially fixed position relative to the web (1 ), said blocking element (20) having at least one blocking side (22) which is perpendicular to the direction of insertion of the web (1 ) into the vaginal or rectal cavity (40,50), preferably said blocking side (22) being situated below the mouth of the pouch (10) such that part of the web may fold over said mouth of the pouch to completely close it. The present invention also relates to the use of the web (1) for retention of bodily fluids from said cavities or for delivery of a substance such as a microbicide gel (for example anti-HIV microbicide), or a probiotic or both.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor
• A61D 7/00 - Devices or methods for introducing solid, liquid, or gaseous remedies or other materials into or onto the bodies of animals
• A61M 31/00 - Devices for introducing or retaining media, e.g. remedies, in cavities of the body

Abstract

The invention relates to a vaginal insertion assembly and methods of manufacturing it, which comprises a flexible retention web made by an atraumatic material intended to be introduced into the vaginal cavity with the aid of an applicator, said web comprising removal means and a shorter web flap F1 obtained by strangling the web in a site P, and being arranged into the applicator such that the web becomes more rigid and makes it less penetrable.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor
• A61F 13/26 - Means for inserting tampons
• A61F 13/34 - Means for withdrawing tampons

Abstract

A device and a method for manufacturing said device, the device comprising an applicator member and a flexible retention web (1) intended to be introduced into a vaginal cavity (17), said web being equipped with a means (7) for removal and being made from an a traumatic material whereof the dimensions are adapted so as to be able to retain and/or slow down bodily discharges of small quantity, characterized in that: —the applicator member comprises a body (8) that is at least partially hollow defining an internal storage volume (9), said body having a proximal end (10) on the one hand, and on the other hand, a distal end (11) intended to be inserted into the vaginal cavity of a user, said distal end having an open section emerging in the internal volume, —the web comprises a central zone (13) housed in the internal volume, and at least one peripheral zone (14) protruding from the body so as to cover at least the distal end of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/26 - Means for inserting tampons
• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor
• A61F 13/34 - Means for withdrawing tampons
• A61F 13/28 - Means for inserting tampons with lubricating means

Abstract

A device and a method for manufacturing said device, the device comprising an applicator member and a flexible retention web (1 ) intended to be introduced into a vaginal cavity (17), said web being equipped with a means (7) for removal and being made from an a traumatic material whereof the dimensions are adapted so as to be able to retain and/or slow down bodily discharges of small quantity, characterized in that: - the applicator member comprises a body (8) that is at least partially hollow defining an internal storage volume (9), said body having a proximal end (10) on the one hand, and on the other hand, a distal end (1 1 ) intended to be inserted into the vaginal cavity of a user, said distal end having an open section emerging in the internal volume, - the web comprises a central zone (13) housed in the internal volume, and at least one peripheral zone (14) protruding from the body so as to cover at least the distal end of the body.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61F 13/20 - Tampons, e.g. catamenial tamponsAccessories therefor
• A61F 13/26 - Means for inserting tampons
• A61F 13/34 - Means for withdrawing tampons
• A61F 13/15 - Absorbent pads, e.g. sanitary towels, swabs or tampons for external or internal application to the bodySupporting or fastening means thereforTampon applicators